Corporate and Investment Bank – Legal –Derivatives Lawyer – Vice President

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Vice President to join their Legal team in London, focusing on derivatives and emerging markets. This role offers the chance to navigate complex legal landscapes, providing crucial support for innovative transactions in the credit trading space. You will collaborate closely with various business units, ensuring compliance with UK and European regulations while driving process improvements. If you have a passion for transactional law and thrive in a dynamic environment, this position is a compelling opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in England & Wales or similar jurisdiction.
• 4+ PQE in derivatives/finance with strong drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing legal support and advice to the business.
• Reviewing, negotiating, and drafting transaction documentation.
• Identifying and resolving legal and regulatory issues.

Skills

Derivatives Law

Drafting Skills

Regulatory Knowledge

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Licensed to practice law in England & Wales

4+ PQE in Derivatives/Finance

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Corporate and Investment Bank – Legal – Derivatives Lawyer – Vice President, London

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London, United Kingdom

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Finance

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

The role is in the Emerging Market, Credit Derivatives and Fixed Income Financing Legal Team, focusing on providing legal coverage to the Credit Trading business, OTC derivatives, currencies, and emerging markets. The team advises on various transactions including emerging market financings, credit default swaps, Shariah-compliant derivatives, cryptocurrencies, and represents Morgan on the EMEA Credit Derivatives Determinations Committee.

As a Vice President in the Legal department, you will advise on transactions across emerging markets, credit derivatives, and cryptocurrency-backed financing, addressing complex legal and regulatory issues, and collaborating with the business to structure and negotiate transactions across jurisdictions. The team is highly technical, offering an opportunity to work on innovative, market-leading transactions. Knowledge of UK and European derivatives law and regulation is essential.

Job responsibilities

• Providing legal support and advice to the business.
• Reviewing, negotiating, and drafting transaction documentation from inception to close.
• Identifying and resolving legal and regulatory issues.
• Managing relationships with external counsel and collaborating on transactions.
• Liaising with legal colleagues, Compliance, and risk functions on cross-border transactions.
• Advising on regulatory changes affecting the business.
• Driving process improvements and documentation efficiency.

Required qualifications, skills, and capabilities

• Licensed to practice law in England & Wales or a similar jurisdiction.
• 4+ PQE in derivatives/finance with strong drafting skills and familiarity with ISDA documentation.
• Ability to understand complex structures.
• Good judgment to identify risks and escalate issues.
• Confidence, proactivity, and ability to work closely with Sales, Trading, and control functions.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, able to work independently and in teams.
• Interest in transactional work and managing multiple transactions.
• Dedication to fostering an inclusive culture and valuing diverse perspectives.